Dr. Leonard is interested in human sustainable societies and the interactions between human impacts, population growth, consumption, and technology. His interests also include exploring economic, social, and environmental strategies for achieving a sustainable society. Teaching interests include information technology literacy, public speaking, visual display of quantitative information, critical thinking and civil service. Dr. Leonard's vision is to have all College of Agriculture and Life Sciences graduates competent global citizens who are informed voters, are knowledgeable of the current crises facing human societies, and who have the skill sets to improve problem situations throughout the world.

Courses Taught

CALS 001: Foundations: Communication Methods

CALS 002: Foundations: Information Technology

CALS 085: Computer Applications

CALS 125: Teaching Assistant Development

CALS 183: Communication Methods

Honors and Awards

• 2006 Joseph E. Carrigan Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching and Advising
• 1999 Faculty Senate's Faculty Recognition Award
• 1991 Kroepsch-Maurice Award for Excellence in Teaching

Activities

UVM Academic Intergrity Council

College Curriculum Committee

Director of the CALS Self-Designed Major program

Faculty Sponsor of the UVM Triathlon Club & the Traditional Music Club

Musician: guitar, mandolin, Irish bouzouki, accordion

Articles about Jonathan Leonard

Senior Lands Top International Study Fellowship

Faculty Directory

• Jane Kolodinsky, Chair
• Lisa Aultman-Hall
• Jay Ashman
• Daniel Baker
• David Conner
• Chris Evans
• Joshua Farley
• Charles Ferreira
• Diane Gayer
• Sarah Heiss Elek
• Shoshanah Inwood
• Christopher Koliba
• Jonathan Leonard
• Chyi-Lyi (Kathleen) Liang
• Edward McMahon
• Bob Parsons
• Thomas Patterson
• Jane Petrillo
• Fred Schmidt
• Tao Sun
• Qingbin Wang
• Richard Watts
• Asim Zia